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Denimology

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Shantilly Bow Tie Necklace, Topshop Blouse, Anthropologie Tank Top, Michael Kors Watch, Citizen of Humanity Avedon Skinny Jeans, Coach Boots, Gryson Bag

I’m admittedly fickle when it comes to denim.  High-waisted styles look best on me, but they need to be worn with heels, and sometimes that’s just not doable.  Skinny jeans are great for tucking into boots, but usually they’re terribly unflattering.  When Marisa, from Citizens of Humanity, offered to send me two pairs of their denim leggings (I refuse to call them jeggings), I was skeptical.  To my surprise, they’re tight enough so that they don’t bunch or encase your thighs like sausages, but comfortable enough to feel like you’ve left the house in your pajamas.

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109 comments

1 amber { 12.22.09 at 1:14 am }

those are my favorite legging jean hybrids of the season!!! Great pictures!

2 Natalia { 12.22.09 at 1:15 am }

You’re so pretty :)

Congratulations…

ooooo
Nat

3 erin { 12.22.09 at 1:33 am }

high waisted pants look totally cute with flats! but, point taken, it’s your preference.

4 Talk Pretty To Me { 12.22.09 at 2:30 am }

I have yet to pick up a pair of denim leggings. Something inside of me just doesn’t like the idea of a denim legging. They do look great on you however. Then again Citizens of Humanity are the denim gods.

xoxo
J

http://www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com

5 Marie { 12.22.09 at 2:42 am }

This is one of my favorite outfits.. Those boots! And the leggings sound good.. I’m guessing they’re warmer than traditional ones. Great pics!!

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6 Bohemian { 12.22.09 at 2:48 am }

Love your Top!!

7 anna { 12.22.09 at 3:34 am }

your boots are fabulous!!

8 Mrs F { 12.22.09 at 3:34 am }

Love the boots !! .. you always know how to accessorize your outfits perfectly :)

9 Luczis { 12.22.09 at 4:00 am }

I love your boots!! And the whole outfit looks just perfect!!

10 thischicksgotstyle { 12.22.09 at 4:19 am }

The leggings look great!

11 Barb { 12.22.09 at 4:42 am }

Are they black or blue? Love them either way.

12 Leia { 12.22.09 at 5:05 am }

I love jeggings and wear them all the time! They’ve been a staple in my wardrobe since this spring. :)

13 Jill { 12.22.09 at 5:18 am }

What a great idea! I just broke down and bought a decent pair of skinny jeans to wear with my boots…there’s still a bunching issue though, so maybe I should look into these!

14 Snapshot Fashion { 12.22.09 at 5:22 am }

such a fabulous look! i really love that top. so pretty!

15 Gotham Hipster { 12.22.09 at 5:49 am }

The juxtaposition of the adorable bow and lace tunic is delish!
xoxo Gotham Hipster
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16 summer { 12.22.09 at 5:50 am }

i loathe the term “jeggings” as well. having a very small waist to ass/thigh ratio, i find it hard to wear these without constantly tugging on the top to pull them back up to where they belong. perhaps i need a higher waist style or higher quality denim legging. i just hate to fork out the dough for a pair of spandex jeans. worth the investment?

17 Jessica, Haute Teapot { 12.22.09 at 6:03 am }

you look great in these, you could pull off any type of jean i’m sure. : )

18 Good Girl Gone Blog { 12.22.09 at 6:23 am }

I think this is one of my favorite looks. I love the lace and the necklaces. So pretty :)

19 saara { 12.22.09 at 6:38 am }

i so luv your outfits, they are the bests :)

20 monica from hola!design { 12.22.09 at 6:39 am }

cute blouse. I love topshop (and lace, as well).

21 Maeko { 12.22.09 at 6:43 am }

GOD, hello cuff boots. you should be mine as well. XOXOX, your girlfriend, Maeko, thereafterish.

22 paula { 12.22.09 at 7:04 am }

“feels like pj’s” you have me sold:) have a merry Christmas.

23 Sarah { 12.22.09 at 7:05 am }

Yeah. I love how you’re wearing them – I really do. But I’m not sure I could make the leap.

I mean, I’m just getting on the booties w/ skirts bandwagon. (I like to jump onto trends *just* as they’re no longer trendy, it seems.)

24 TheBeautyFile { 12.22.09 at 7:06 am }

Now you’ve gone and changed my mind about the J word…interesting…

25 erin { 12.22.09 at 7:11 am }

very cute. love the black and whites!

26 PS~Erin { 12.22.09 at 7:11 am }

Those boots are awesome!

27 Sally { 12.22.09 at 7:22 am }

They look completely perfect. And put my Target denim leggings to shame.

28 Brianne { 12.22.09 at 7:24 am }

Cute! Love this outfit!

29 Michelle { 12.22.09 at 7:39 am }

love the combo of denim leggings and lace! Awesome.

30 cupcake..trash { 12.22.09 at 7:52 am }

This has to be my favorite outfit yet!

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31 Nicole Marie { 12.22.09 at 7:59 am }

i love them!! so cute!! sf has been so cold so i’ve been wearing my boots almost everyday. these would be perfect!
ps i love your hair! the loose bun is perfect!

32 Veronika { 12.22.09 at 8:00 am }

looooove the bag!!!

merry xmas! :)

33 Jacqueline { 12.22.09 at 8:14 am }

Love those denim leggings and the necklace is so cute with that bow!

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34 Couture Cookie { 12.22.09 at 8:15 am }

They look great! I’m a little suspicious of jeggings myself (yuck, I hate that word) but maybe I should give them a try!

35 The Bambina { 12.22.09 at 8:26 am }

I’m a denim skeptic myself, and your description of denim leggings sounds right up my alley! I’ll have to give them a try.
I love the lacy blouse, it adds such character to jeans and boots. And I need that watch. Ahhh.

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36 fashion therapist { 12.22.09 at 8:26 am }

Love them! I can’t wait to see how you pair them with other thigns.

37 connie { 12.22.09 at 8:46 am }

i was totally skeptical about denim leggings as well..but they are surprisingly so comfortable and the thick ones are nice for the winter. =)

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38 Lexie { 12.22.09 at 9:03 am }

i’ve had my eye out for some denim leggings, but have not been able to try a pair yet! i’ll have to check these out!

39 Holly Ritter { 12.22.09 at 9:05 am }

I love this outfit. It’s right up my alley!

40 Ida { 12.22.09 at 9:21 am }

Pretty!

41 Lisa { 12.22.09 at 9:34 am }

Those denim leggings are super flattering. I think you have convinced me to test the trend…

42 Amanda { 12.22.09 at 9:44 am }

I’ve been wanting to try denim leggings and now you’ve given more reason too! You look beautiful!

43 stealthnerd { 12.22.09 at 10:10 am }

Oh wow, I love that outfit!! And I applaud you for not saying “jeggings!”

44 Feather Report { 12.22.09 at 10:14 am }

Super cute and I love the necklace, Em!

45 Kaleigha { 12.22.09 at 10:21 am }

I have a pair in my cart at Anthropologie. We’ll see!

46 Kimberly { 12.22.09 at 10:23 am }

Fabulous! :)

47 taylor { 12.22.09 at 10:27 am }

Beautiful! I love the lace top. So romantic.

48 Rosa { 12.22.09 at 10:30 am }

I love that necklace, so gorgeous.

49 Miss Neira { 12.22.09 at 10:35 am }

Love the blouse and the bow that’s on the necklace, such a feminine ensemble!

50 Hannah { 12.22.09 at 10:41 am }

These photos are beautiful, and the jean leggings look perfect with the blouse and boots. So pretty :)

xo

51 Heidi { 12.22.09 at 10:58 am }

Beautiful b + w pics. And those leggings are super cute too.

52 Megan { 12.22.09 at 11:28 am }

I LOVE Citizen’s denim leggings. They are the best! I love your blouse so beautiful

53 Jen Laceda { 12.22.09 at 11:38 am }

Ok, those boots are to-die-for! I saw those jean leggings in stores here. Too bad I’m pregnant and have pudge legs at the moment…or I would be the first one to grab those “jeggings” (hahaha)! Sigh….

54 Alicia { 12.22.09 at 11:52 am }

super cute outfit!! love the coach boots too! ;)

55 lindsay { 12.22.09 at 11:54 am }

I work part-time in a retail store that carries those jeans and they’ve been flying off the shelves – they are truly as comfortable as you say, and I wear mine literally every single day. If you’re looking for another amazing pair, I highly reccommend Goldsign – same style, but the denim is actually even more soft and comfy. And i’m with you, I REFUSE to call them jeggings. that word makes me nauseous.

56 fat mum slim { 12.22.09 at 11:57 am }

Very nice Emily. You look beautiful as always. x

57 I love cupcakes { 12.22.09 at 11:58 am }

Gorgeous outfit. Jean leggings are so worth the investment for anyone who’s curious. Skinny jeans just never seem to be tight enough to tuck into boots. Try Joe’s Jeans leggings. They are phenomenal and a little cheaper than the citizens.
Love your blog Emily! Look forward to it every day and miss it on the weekends!

58 The Budget Babe { 12.22.09 at 12:01 pm }

love all the different textures and surfaces in this look, from the gleaming pearls to the patterns in the lace. beautiful.

59 mart and lu { 12.22.09 at 12:15 pm }

oh i like this outfit. especially the top and the necklace. just lovely!

60 Cafe Fashionista { 12.22.09 at 12:22 pm }

I absolutely love that pair of denim leggings – they look absolutely stunning with those boots and romantic top. Gorgeous ensemble, as always!! :)

61 Taylor B. { 12.22.09 at 12:43 pm }

You look really great. I love this whole outfit and thank you for not calling them “jeggings”! I hate that word!

62 legalstyle { 12.22.09 at 1:03 pm }

These look fantastic on you (to say nothing of the top! omg wow) – I’m glad you did a post on this, since so many girls (myself included) have the same problem! I’ll have to keep an eye out for these.

63 K { 12.22.09 at 1:10 pm }

Oooh, so cute! I love your style!

64 fashionista { 12.22.09 at 1:19 pm }

gorgeous outfit
such a cute blouse

65 Down and Out Chic { 12.22.09 at 2:47 pm }

they look great! i definitely need a pair of these (and thank you for not calling them jeggings).

66 Ashlyn { 12.22.09 at 3:48 pm }

That is the perfect outfit. I’m convinced.

67 Melissa { 12.22.09 at 4:18 pm }

You look absolutely fabulous! xoxo

68 Sogni e Sorrisi { 12.22.09 at 4:23 pm }

They look great on you! Love the boots.

69 courtney1607 { 12.22.09 at 5:06 pm }

I freaking LOVE those boots!

70 Tess Labeth { 12.22.09 at 5:19 pm }

you’re a doll!

71 samantha hutchinson { 12.22.09 at 5:24 pm }

jeans/leggings are my new favorite staple… i’ve been wearing them practically everyday. I just got some really great affordable ones at H&M!

72 Crystal Palmer { 12.22.09 at 5:32 pm }

How do the “jeggings” fit? They are so cute. I want to order a pair but dont know what size to get.

73 Emily { 12.22.09 at 5:35 pm }

Hey Crystal,

I definitely suggest going down a size (or even two). You want them to fit snug so that they don’t bunch awkwardly.

74 ffff { 12.22.09 at 5:53 pm }

cute blog, SUPER necklace.

75 patty { 12.22.09 at 7:36 pm }

You look great! I love the Topshop blouse and the necklace. :)

76 Friend in Fashion { 12.22.09 at 8:51 pm }

The lace is very pretty and styled perfectly with the pearls!
Gorgeous :)

http://www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
x

77 Monica { 12.22.09 at 8:57 pm }

Lovely outfit! I especially love the top & boots. And you look super comfy too:)

78 LeighAnn { 12.22.09 at 9:15 pm }

The little girl I nanny for had a pair today. They looked adorable on her. I need to get myself a pair I think ASAP!

79 Kassiw { 12.22.09 at 9:50 pm }

I have been wanting to try these out of awhile now but have been wondering whether people would know if they are leggings. Is it really obvious or do they look like jeans. From the picture it looks pretty convincing so I might have to get myself a pair.

Stolen Stiletto

80 manvi @ mochatini { 12.22.09 at 10:29 pm }

they look awesome. i got a pair and was as skeptical but so glad i tried them. now i cant imagine what my life was like in boot leg

81 Heather { 12.22.09 at 10:47 pm }

I love this outfit…I had to do a double take when you mentioned they were leggings. They look just like jeans in the black and white pics.
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82 Lauren @ thelittlethingswedo { 12.22.09 at 11:10 pm }

you’re so pretty.

i love that top and i like that this post is in black and white. i’m also still completely coveting those coach boots!

83 Sam { 12.22.09 at 11:34 pm }

your hair looks so chic in this picture! Whenever i wear mine back i look like i just worked out. It’s definitely an art!

84 clarice { 12.23.09 at 6:44 am }

everything (you+outfit) = just stunning!

:)

85 Goldie { 12.23.09 at 8:09 am }

LOVE the necklace!

86 Diana { 12.23.09 at 8:59 am }

Those leggings look great, and I adore that Anthro blouse. Fantastic look!

87 krystal { 12.23.09 at 12:21 pm }

hey girlie!! nice to see you again :)

xx

88 delia { 12.23.09 at 12:41 pm }

Love the outfit! Would love to see it in color too :)

89 All Women Stalker { 12.23.09 at 3:09 pm }

I like how you styled this look. Perfect combination of sweet, casual, rock, and trendy.

-meream

90 Emma { 12.23.09 at 3:37 pm }

You have no idea how much I love your clothes!!!! I wish I could dress like you everyday of my life. :)
If you could email me with your favorite stores and/ or favorite clothing pieces that would be incredibly awesome.

- Emma

91 skinnyrunner { 12.23.09 at 7:39 pm }

i love love love this outfit! one of my favorites. you look gorgeous!

92 Megan Mitchell { 12.23.09 at 9:43 pm }

WOW this is definitely my favorite outfit you’ve ever worn (in my year of following). Just gorgeous. Loved those boots ever since you first introduced them and that top is breathtaking. Great!!

93 alison { 12.23.09 at 10:01 pm }

i have a pair of J Brand denim leggings (yes, i hate the ‘other’ word too!!) and LOVE them.
you look wonderful in this post, as always. ;-)

xoxo alison
http://www.froufroufashionista.blogspot.com

94 Leah { 12.24.09 at 7:05 am }

Hi Emily,
I am new to your blog. I absolutely love love love your blog site! Very appropriately titled. I have a question…where can I find those boots? Who makes them. They are lovely!!!!

95 Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic { 12.24.09 at 9:44 am }

I love this entire look – but as always I’m left lusting after your boots! Well done girl! Thank you for the tip on the denim leggings! I refuse to call them jeggings as well!

96 Alyssa { 12.25.09 at 4:04 am }

Oh dear, I’m quite coveting this outfit now. So perfectly feminine. Thanks for sharing! :)

97 Teresa { 12.26.09 at 5:53 pm }

Great boots!! Loving the long cuff and buckles!

xoxo
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98 StyleLust Pages { 12.26.09 at 8:21 pm }

I finally broke down and bought some denim leggings (I refuse to call them jeggings too!), but I plan on buying another pair. They really look like jeans but have the comfort of leggings. Love the pics…and the bag…and the shoes!

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99 julia luckett { 12.27.09 at 10:18 am }

Legging jeans is such a great idea! ebay here i come…

100 WendyB { 12.27.09 at 10:15 pm }

I MUST try these.

101 Jen { 12.27.09 at 11:35 pm }

I have a pair of those from NY&Co. They’re the best!

102 PrettyCoveted { 12.28.09 at 3:05 pm }

Saw them. Now I think I must give them a try…Hmmm…
-Carla

103 Melissa { 12.28.09 at 9:35 pm }

LOVE those boots. Adorable.

104 F. { 12.29.09 at 11:22 am }

OHMYGOD I am IN LOVE with your necklace.

105 F. { 12.29.09 at 11:24 am }

I can’t write my own blog’s name correctly. Let’s say it’s because I’m tired. That one’s the good one :)

106 Erin.patrice { 12.30.09 at 11:38 am }

i L-O-V-E your boots!

107 nicole { 01.04.10 at 11:55 pm }

I have those jeans too! soo comfy! :)

108 Skinny Jeans Searching -The End- « Annie in Los Angeles { 01.05.10 at 10:46 pm }

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109 jessie { 01.20.10 at 2:11 pm }

your boots are adorable! who are they by and what is the item name? if you don’t mind sharing. thanks! :)

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